Common Latin Phrases 'Modus Operandi, Deus ex Machina, and Curriculum Vitae'
Some Latin phrases are so common in English that they come directly into our language without alteration in spelling or meaning.
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Hiring a Tutor for Latin: What to Look for?
Many parents have been teaching their children Latin at home with little or no exposure of their own to the language. There comes a certain point, …
Continue ReadingWhat Do the Latin Phrases on the Dollar Bill Mean?
There are three Latin phrases found on the U.S. One dollar bill. Translating these phrases is an exercise in good Latin grammar, and lets everyone …
Continue ReadingTranslating Latin Legal Phrases: Amicus Curiae, Ex Post Facto, and In Loco Parentis
As a dead language, Latin still lives on in the many terms and phrases used in law. Translating them is a unique lesson in grammar for the Latin …
Continue ReadingLatin Scientific Phrases A Priori, A Posteriori, and Ad Hoc
Although no longer the language of science throughout the Western world, Latin is still used in scientific communities to express certain principles …
Continue ReadingTranslating Latin Legal Terms: Animus Revertendi, Ipse Dixit, and Liber
You may come across several Latin terms when dealing with everyday legal matters. If you’re curious about their true meaning, read this article …
Continue ReadingHow to Translate Latin Words into English with Parts of Speech and Word Functions
Learning a new language requires an examination of words in both the learner’s native tongue and the foreign language. Properly translating words …
Continue ReadingReview of Rosetta Stone Latin Level One
Among Rosetta Stone’s many language offerings, Latin Level 1 offers student a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a language that has not been …
Continue ReadingTransitive and Intransitive Latin Verbs
Both English and Latin use two types of verbs to convey action. Understanding these verbs in English is the key to translating them from Latin to …
Continue ReadingIdentify Latin Predicate Words
Like English, Latin uses predicate words to describe or modify a sentence’s subject. By looking for a linking verb, Latin predicate words are easy to …
Continue ReadingTranslating Latin Interjections into English
In both English and Latin, interjections are used to indicate surprise, joy, and other strong emotions. However, one must take care not to confuse an …
Continue ReadingGalore Park's Latin Prep: Perfect for Teaching Kids Secular Latin
Are you looking for a secular approach to teaching children Latin? In Galore Park’s Latin Prep series, the focus is on learning Latin and …
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